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Cape Verdean Parade, Fireworks Highlight First Big Summer Weekendhttp://wbsm.com/cape-verdean-parade-fireworks-highlight-first-big-summer-weekend/
http://wbsm.com/cape-verdean-parade-fireworks-highlight-first-big-summer-weekend/#commentsSat, 01 Jul 2017 00:19:03 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=277386Continue reading…]]>Summer is officially here, and it's time for some of the best-loved traditions in New Bedford to kick off July.

The 45th annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade will be held on Saturday, July 1 at 11:00 a...

]]>http://wbsm.com/fairhaven-police-getting-tough-on-illegal-fireworks/feed/0Getty ImagesUnruly Partying May Cause Nantucket To Move Fourth Of July Eventshttp://wbsm.com/unruly-partying-may-cause-nantucket-to-move-fourth-of-july-events/
http://wbsm.com/unruly-partying-may-cause-nantucket-to-move-fourth-of-july-events/#commentsTue, 29 Dec 2015 17:45:39 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=247847Continue reading…]]>The Fourth of July party that draws thousands of people each year to Nantucket’s Nobadeer Beach on Independence Day may be coming to an end in 2016.

]]>http://wbsm.com/five-for-the-fourth/feed/0New Bedford Celebrates The Fourthhttp://wbsm.com/new-bedford-celebrates-the-fourth/
http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-celebrates-the-fourth/#commentsThu, 02 Jul 2015 00:06:35 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=230217Continue reading…]]>New Bedford is again hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show on Saturday along the waterfront. The pyrotechnics will be fired from a barge in waters off the State Pier, starting at 9pm.

]]>http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-celebrates-the-fourth/feed/0Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty ImagesPublic Safety Officials Remind Residents About Dangers Of Illegal Fireworkshttp://wbsm.com/public-safety-officials-remind-residents-about-dangers-of-illegal-fireworks/
http://wbsm.com/public-safety-officials-remind-residents-about-dangers-of-illegal-fireworks/#commentsWed, 01 Jul 2015 23:02:08 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=230218Continue reading…]]>The Fourth of July weekend is upon us and some people may be thinking about messing around with illegal fireworks in their backyards.

]]>http://wbsm.com/public-safety-officials-remind-residents-about-dangers-of-illegal-fireworks/feed/0Photo by Mario Tama/Getty ImagesKeating On July 4th Terror Threats: "There's Reason To Be Concerned"http://wbsm.com/keating-on-july-4th-terror-threats-theres-reason-to-be-concerned/
http://wbsm.com/keating-on-july-4th-terror-threats-theres-reason-to-be-concerned/#commentsTue, 30 Jun 2015 20:51:08 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=230012Continue reading…]]>The FBI and Homeland Security came out this week, warning of increased terrorist communication activity ahead of the Independence Day weekend. Both entities say there is a heightened concern of terror attacks targeting Fourth of July celebrations...

]]>http://wbsm.com/the-20th-annual-freedom-festival-at-umass-dartmouth/feed/0Freedom Festival | UMDNew Bedford Man Arrested in July 4th Break-Inhttp://wbsm.com/new-bedford-man-arrested-in-july-4th-break-in/
http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-man-arrested-in-july-4th-break-in/#commentsMon, 08 Jul 2013 15:40:38 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=90360Continue reading…]]>A man accused of breaking into a music store on the Fourth of July has been arrested in New Bedford.

Police say 18-year-old Raul Cruz-Martinez of Nye Street was taken into custody just after 9:30 Friday night, after the owner of the International Guatemala Musica store saw the suspect ride by his Acushnet Avenue business on his bicycle...

]]>http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-man-arrested-in-july-4th-break-in/feed/0New Bedford PoliceAmerican's Celebrate the Fourth of July in Washington DChttp://wbsm.com/americans-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-washington-dc/
http://wbsm.com/americans-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-washington-dc/#commentsFri, 05 Jul 2013 13:44:47 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=89935Continue reading…]]>Thousands of Americans flocked to the National Mall to celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks display, performances by Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow and selections from the "Lincoln" score played by the National Symphony Orchestra.

]]>http://wbsm.com/joey-chestnut-eats-his-way-to-seventh-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest/feed/0Getty ImagesBoston Ups July 4th Security, Revelers Resolutehttp://wbsm.com/boston-ups-july-4th-security-revelers-resolute/
http://wbsm.com/boston-ups-july-4th-security-revelers-resolute/#commentsThu, 04 Jul 2013 12:37:21 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=89850Continue reading…]]>Many people say they won't skip Boston's public July Fourth party just because authorities have said that the Boston Marathon suspects first considered attacking that day.

]]>http://wbsm.com/what-fireworks-can-you-legally-set-off/feed/0Getty ImagesNew Bedford Animal Officer Offers 4th of July Advicehttp://wbsm.com/new-bedford-animal-officer-offers-4th-of-july-advice/
http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-animal-officer-offers-4th-of-july-advice/#commentsWed, 03 Jul 2013 20:48:51 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=89795Continue reading…]]>Among the animal control world, it's one of the busiest weekends of the year. New Bedford Animal Control Officer Manny Maciel says he'll likely spend the few days after the 4th of July looking for pets that were frightened by firework booms...

]]>http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-animal-officer-offers-4th-of-july-advice/feed/0FastLizard4, FlickrWhich Summer Holiday is The Deadliest For Travelers?http://wbsm.com/which-summer-holiday-is-the-deadliest-for-travelers/
http://wbsm.com/which-summer-holiday-is-the-deadliest-for-travelers/#commentsTue, 02 Jul 2013 16:15:27 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=89359Continue reading…]]>As we get ready for fireworks and barbecues to mark the Fourth of July this week, it's a good idea to remember to be careful on the road, including having a designated driver if necessary.

]]>http://wbsm.com/cape-flyer/feed/0FacebookFourth of July Fireworks Displays Around the New Bedford and Fall River Areahttp://wbsm.com/fourth-of-july-fireworks-displays-around-the-new-bedford-and-fall-river-area/
http://wbsm.com/fourth-of-july-fireworks-displays-around-the-new-bedford-and-fall-river-area/#commentsMon, 24 Jun 2013 18:33:56 +0000http://wbsm.com/?p=87469Continue reading…]]>The summer is here, and in just a few short weeks we will be at the Fourth of July. So where can you go see some fireworks on the Southcoast?

]]>http://wbsm.com/fourth-of-july-fireworks-displays-around-the-new-bedford-and-fall-river-area/feed/0iStockphotoCity of New Bedford to Hold Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrationhttp://wbsm.com/city-of-new-bedford-to-hold-annual-fourth-of-july-fireworks-celebration/
http://wbsm.com/city-of-new-bedford-to-hold-annual-fourth-of-july-fireworks-celebration/#commentsMon, 24 Jun 2013 13:22:45 +0000http://fun107.com/?p=114463Continue reading…]]>The Fourth of July is coming up quick, and if you're looking to watch some fireworks the City of New Bedford has you covered.